RIYADH: The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has welcomed the “decisive action” taken by Saudi Arabia as a result of the official investigation into the Jamal Khashoggi case, and its decision to punish and prosecute those who are responsible, a statement said on Saturday.
RDIF said that it “strongly supports the process of transformative and historical reforms in Saudi Arabia undertaken by its leadership, including Vision 2030, which is of true significance for the Middle East and for the whole world.”
RDIF said that, along with many of its partners, it will continue close investment cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to “promote partnership and friendship among our great nations.”
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Russian Direct Investment Fund welcomes Saudi Arabia’s ‘decisive action’ in Khashoggi case
Russian Direct Investment Fund welcomes Saudi Arabia’s ‘decisive action’ in Khashoggi case
- RDIF said that it “strongly supports the process of transformative and historical reforms in Saudi Arabia”
- RDIF said that, along with many of its partners, it will continue close investment cooperation with the Kingdom
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
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